ColourPop has made the deeply upsetting decision to release a collection in collaboration with Harry Potter in the year of 2022, years after its creator and author JK Rowling has made comments/written things that indicate that she is transphobic, racist, anti-Semitic, ableist, appropriative, and fatphobic (and...
Once upon a time, Bite Beauty was a brand that I looked forward to reviewing, and while their line-up was more limited in their offerings, they tended to excel at what they did offer. They were known for their lip products, from lipstick to lip balm to lip pencils. Now, I don't know what they're...
If you find yourself prone to purchasing on impulse or often feel like you purchase products that are well-reviewed, popular, or buzzed about but don't actually find you love them like you feel you should, this list of tips might help you figure out how to better understand your own preferences and...
With the beauty industry releasing more and more products and with greater accessibility to those launches, it's no surprise that some have felt like they've overindulged or have reached a point of saturation and are approaching future purchases with a more critical eye. Whether you're on a makeup...
Last week, we chatted about "what makes you leave a review on a product" and "what research do you do before purchasing" and it made me think about a few things with respect to product reviews (in beauty space, of course).
The way I approach reviews is an attempt to be more objective, and it's also...
As brands have released statements over the last week, along with follow-up statements about where they're positioned today and what steps they're taking to commit to more equality and inclusivity as brands, I thought I'd share some ways I feel the beauty brands, and to some degrees, the community...
First and foremost, consistency is really key in determining whether a brand understands the need for diversity or is only doing it because it gets them marketing points. A brand's product offerings should address the needs of a diverse community across all of its products, not just foundation or...
The language we use is important and has consequences. Adjusting our language (or being aware of the impact of language) is a way we can reduce harm as individuals on an on-going basis. By being aware of how the word choices we make and whether there's room for improvement, we really can make the...
Have you ever seen two products and thought it was impossible to decide between the two of them? Do you have two similar shades in your stash but haven't been able to explain why one stands out to you over the other?
There are more obvious ways to compare between two products, like looking at the...
Happy new hair for spring! I'm calling this one "hidden rainbow," because it started with the concept of rainbow hair but in such a way where it would be rainbow-esque regardless of whether it was up, down, curled or worn natural. Most pieces have two shades in a gradient but some have three and a...
